Birthday special

This was the longest birthday I witnessed in my life. Wishes started coming right at Singapore morning time and ended at LA night time, which is 15 hrs behind Singapore time. Some were expected some were unexpected. Though, the orkut server was down for about 5 hrs, I managed to respond to every wish today itself. This is a big thing for me. I normally resist typing messages. :D
So, what did I do today. Nothing special - almost about to finish the work I was assigned. I was literally slogging for the last one month here. Only, few tit bits are left. I would be leaving in the next week for India.
The most important thing - I just ditched a long term US opportunity with a client with whom I always wanted to work and at a place I like. The reason - personal and professional. For now, I just want to be in India for sometime, take up a hobby and start learning German, again :p
This particular choice can change a lot of things in my life and I am aware of that. This is a conscious decision. Lets hope, I am not pushed for this project.
A few more days and I would be in India.
Good bye to the $22 breakfast.
Good bye to the suite on the 25th floor.
Good bye to the Heavenly Bed.
Good bye to the Starbucks coffee.
Good bye to the Hollywood sign that I could see right from my room.
Good bye to the complimentary 54mbps internet connection.
Good bye to the waking up early. :D

Signing off,
Cheers,
Sachin